Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America.

The US government, under Trump, is initiating mass deportations of illegal immigrants, with India being a major source. An executive order cites the detrimental effects of illegal immigration. India is cooperating with the US to confirm and repatriate illegal Indian nationals.

Amid the ongoing large-scale deportation operations in the United States, India has reinforced its strong opposition to illegal immigration. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed its commitment to facilitating the return of Indian nationals overstaying or residing abroad without proper documentation,